“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor. It is something to be able to paint a particular picture, or to carve a statue, and so to make a few objects beautiful; but it is far more glorious to carve and paint the very atmosphere and medium through which we look, which morally we can do. To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.” – Henry Davide Thoreau

start where you are now

Growing and building a creative business can be a lot of work, if you choose to make it so. I’ve given it a lot of thought the past few months and asked some serious questions about why I started a new version of my business about two years ago.

What I discovered was fascinating, humbling, and eye-opening. Two years ago, I decided that I wanted to learn all I could about the online world of marketing. I wanted to know how people were building their businesses, finding their “Tribes” as Seth Godin puts it. I had no idea about social media, but I did know enough to get myself in trouble when it came to electronic e-zines or newsletters.

it’s all part of the process

charlie rose talks to

photographer, richard avedon

It doesn’t seem to matter how famous you are, how much talent you have, or where you are in your career. Even the greatest of artist’s doubt themselves. Knowing that a master, like Richard Avedon, had his moments, makes you realize that we’re all human. Art is a process. It can be a spiritual journey that opens you up to everything that is raw in your life, including not feeling like your good enough to pursue your dreams and talents.

Richard Lester Photographing Fashion British Style in the Sixties

creative inspiration

Spending the day with the most talented of makeup artists in the business is always exciting. I’m always inspired by other creative talents at work or play. The talk is about color, pigment, payoff! We assemble palettes which will make a bride glow, an editorial spread “pop”….and you’ll even over hear us asking each other for advice.